Merrifield’s games-played streak ends at 553

Kansas Metropolis Royals infielder Whit Merrifield did not play within the opener of a cut up doubleheader towards the Detroit Tigers on Monday, ending his consecutive video games streak at a franchise-record 553, which additionally was the longest lively string within the majors.

Merrifield’s streak dated to June 24, 2018. It was the longest within the main leagues since Miguel Tejada performed in 1,152 straight video games from June 2, 2000-June 21, 2007, based on ESPN Stats & Info analysis.

“It has been an incredible run for Whit,” Royals supervisor Mike Matheny stated. “It is simply been spectacular the best way he is been capable of go about it.”

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson now has the longest lively streak of consecutive video games within the majors at 221, based on ESPN Stats & Information analysis. Cal Ripken Jr. holds the all-time file of enjoying 2,632 straight video games.

“It has been a long term. I am happy with it. I am unsure will probably be touched anytime quickly by somebody that performs the best way I play it. Perhaps like a DH or a primary baseman. However to bounce round, play a number of positions, run, steal bases, play within the climate that KC has to supply. I am fairly happy with the quantity I put up,” Merrifield advised reporters earlier than the sport, based on the Kansas Metropolis Star.

Merrifield, 33, exited Sunday’s recreation with proper toe discomfort. He was fitted with a strolling boot and is anticipated to overlook not less than two weeks.

The 2-time All-Star is hitting .240 with 5 house runs, 36 RBIs, 14 stolen bases and a .635 OPS in 84 video games this season.

The Royals gained the sport 3-1.

The Related Press contributed to this report.